How far is Evanston, IL from Rosiclare, IL?

The driving distance from Evanston, IL to Rosiclare, IL is about 373.4 miles (600.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320.9 miles (516.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
373.38 mi
07h 27m
Flight
320.93 mi
516.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.93 mi
Kilometers
516.49 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
373.38 mi
Kilometers
600.9 km
Drive Time
07h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosiclare
Wed, Apr 15, 5:20 PM CDT
Return by in Evanston
Thu, Apr 16, 12:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evanston
2026-04-15T09:53
Arrive Rosiclare
Wed, Apr 15, 5:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:27 PM to 2:57 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evanston
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Humboldt
IL

Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America

From Evanston
186.8 mi
03h 43m
To Rosiclare
186.6 mi
03h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Rosiclare.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Rosiclare.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    43 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Dempster Street

    65 m · 15 sec · Dempster Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Asbury Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Asbury Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on North Western Avenue

    5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Damen Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Damen Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Webster Avenue

    42 m · 3 sec · West Webster Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East

    1008 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    200.8 mi · 3 hr 41 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway

    20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton

    1972 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

    115 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    31.6 mi · 48 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1 km · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Commercial Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Commercial Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Highway 145

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Highway 145

  23. 23

    Turn left

    16.8 mi · 24 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Il 146

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Il 146

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hopkinton Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Hopkinton Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hopkinton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Rosiclare.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 57 South
267 mi · 71%
East Main Street
31.7 mi · 8%
Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi · 5%
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
8.83 mi · 2%
Highway 145
5.95 mi · 2%
Il 146
5.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 57 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

201 mi · 03h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.5 mi
320.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Humboldt
03h 43m from Evanston
Leave By
9:06 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Rosiclare.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Rosiclare?

The road trip is about 373.4 miles (600.9 km) and usually takes 07h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Humboldt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.8 miles from Evanston and 186.6 miles from Rosiclare.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 320.9 miles (516.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.66 one way or $99.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Rosiclare.

Stop Ideas Near Humboldt

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Humboldt, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Humboldt.

RAIL

Mattoon station

14 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Effingham

57 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

57 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

80 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Rosiclare. Straight-line distance: 320.93 mi (516.49 km).

Evanston

#1 Evanston

A city in Cook County, Illinois.

Population72,683
Coordinates42.0411400, -87.6900600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Rosiclare

#2 Rosiclare

City in Hardin County, Illinois, United States

Population1,008
Coordinates37.4236600, -88.3461500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Evanston (-87.69006, 42.04114)
End: Rosiclare (-88.34615, 37.42366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 601 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.17 gal
49.87 L · about $49.66
Round trip
$99.33
26.34 gal · 99.74 L
Estimated CO2
117 kg one way
Round trip: 234.1 kg / 516 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $49.66 $99.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.01 $112.02
Premium $4.65 $61.29 $122.59
Diesel $5.30 $69.85 $139.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Evanston and Rosiclare. The current time is 09:53:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.